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A government delegation from the region will visit Baghdad tomorrow to resolve a pending issue
Editorial date: 2019/5/7 9:44 • 245 times prescribed
(Baghdad: Al Furat News) A senior delegation from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry in the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) will visit Baghdad on Wednesday to resolve the issue of granting import and export licenses.
"The delegation of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry in the region will visit Baghdad on Wednesday," said the director general of trade in the province, Nozad Adham.
Adham explained that "the visit of the delegation comes to solve the problems on import between the region and Baghdad."
He pointed out that "the federal government demands that the import and export license be centralized and leave only from Baghdad, but the Kurdistan Regional Government rejected the request was not resolved this problem at the previous meeting, and will be completed this issue during the visit of the delegation of the province this week to Baghdad ".is over
Adham explained that "the visit of the delegation comes to solve the problems on import between the region and Baghdad."
He pointed out that "the federal government demands that the import and export license be centralized and leave only from Baghdad, but the Kurdistan Regional Government rejected the request was not resolved this problem at the previous meeting, and will be completed this issue during the visit of the delegation of the province this week to Baghdad ".is over
Next week .. Parliament of Kurdistan elected Nijervan President of the region and is pleased to lead the government
11:10 - 07/05/2019
Baghdad - Mawazine News
Kurdistan's parliament is to elect Nejervan Barzani to head the Kurdistan region next week. While it will cost Barzani pleased government.
A Kurdish political source, told / Mawazin News /, "The Kurdistan Regional Parliament will vote tomorrow, to amend the law of the presidency of the region."
The source pointed out that "the parliament will be elected next week, Nizhvan Barzani, the head of the region, and in the same week will cost the pleasure of Barzani headed by the government."
Kurdistan's parliament is to elect Nejervan Barzani to head the Kurdistan region next week. While it will cost Barzani pleased government.
A Kurdish political source, told / Mawazin News /, "The Kurdistan Regional Parliament will vote tomorrow, to amend the law of the presidency of the region."
The source pointed out that "the parliament will be elected next week, Nizhvan Barzani, the head of the region, and in the same week will cost the pleasure of Barzani headed by the government."
President of the Republic Barham Salih, on Monday, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
"The President of the Republic of Iraq Saleh congratulated the Crown Prince on the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan," the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) said in a statement read by Alsumaria News.
She added that "Mohammed bin Salman expressed his thanks and appreciation to the Iraqi president, for the expressed feelings of brotherhood sincere, asking God to bring this occasion to the Islamic and Arab nations in the best of blessings and blessings."
She added that "Mohammed bin Salman expressed his thanks and appreciation to the Iraqi president, for the expressed feelings of brotherhood sincere, asking God to bring this occasion to the Islamic and Arab nations in the best of blessings and blessings."
Karbouli: Some participants in the sit-in have become ministers and support the establishment of a Sunni region
MP Mohammed al-Karbouli said on Monday that some politicians participating in the sit-in have become ministers, indicating that Khamis al-Khanjar was financed by the sit-in squads, while he expressed his support for the establishment of a Sunni region.
"Some people tricked them when they were in the yards of the sit-in and could not go back to Iraq, and they were issued arrest warrants because they do not have a political extension," Karbouli said during the right-of-reply program broadcast by Alsumaria TV.
He added that "the politicians who were on the platforms returned and became ministers Ksmlman Jumaili and others," noting that "Khamis dagger said he was funding the yards of the sit-in."
On the establishment of a Sunni province, Karbouli said, "I support the Sunni region to be part of Iraq."
"I was against the composition of the Sunni region in 2010 because I believe that there is hope for political coexistence and that our political partners will stand with us and help us, but our regions have been affected," he said. "The political partners stood up and defended us, but is the defense because he is Iraqi or because he is a Shiite defending your sect or nation? "He said.
Karbouli said he hoped "to see people who say he is an Iraqi," adding that "the people of the south are coming today and liberating our regions and saying that we defend our doctrine or the holy sites.
Deputy: the government of Abadi did not produce anything and the Minister of Electricity is not able to manage the file of the ministry
MP Mohamed Karbouli on Monday that the government of former Prime Minister Haider Abadi did not produce anything, while referring to the Minister of Electricity Loay Khatib can not manage the file of the ministry.
"The government of former prime minister Haider al-Abadi has not produced anything and we have passed through an epic in the political process and we have not taken a step," Karbouli said during the right-of-reply program broadcast by Alsumaria TV.
He added that "the liberation of the areas of the organization of a supporter participated in more than one hand, whether the Iraqi army or the army and even support for the International Alliance," noting that "Abadi did not have an impact on popular mobilization."
He added that "the liberation of the areas of the organization of a supporter participated in more than one hand, whether the Iraqi army or the army and even support for the International Alliance," noting that "Abadi did not have an impact on popular mobilization."
On the other hand, Karbouli stressed that "the Minister of Electricity Louay Khatib does not have the ability to manage the file of electricity," pointing out that "there are sales and purchase in the file of electricity and contracts."
Karbouli said that "the Minister of Electricity rounded up the people of lawyers to organize contracts for the Ministry of Electricity and contact with companies in the homes to get Commsnat," expressing surprise at the "acceptance of Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi for this matter."
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Finance: No supplementary budget this year .. and reveal the remaining deficit of 2019
Editorial date: 2019/5/7 8:51 • 458 times read
{Baghdad: Al-Furat News} ruled out the Ministry of Finance prepared a supplementary budget for the current year 2019.
Undersecretary of the Ministry Maher Hammad Johan said in a press statement: "There is no intention of the government and the Ministry to prepare a supplementary budget for the current year, because the federal budget mainly suffer from a deficit of up to 30 trillion dinars, and therefore the preparation of the supplementary budget can not be achieved only with the availability of financial and the absence of deficit in the federal budget "He said.
He added that "despite the rise in world oil prices, but that did not contribute only to fill the third of the budget deficit, or nearly ten trillion dinars, as Iraq sold its oil to global markets at the price of {65 - 66} dollars per barrel against the budget price of $ 56, Therefore, the size of the remaining deficit of the budget, amounting to 20 trillion dinars and the ministry is working on several taboos. "
"The revenues of the federal budget amounted to 105 trillion and 569 billion and 686 million and 870 thousand dinars, through the calculation of revenues from the export of crude oil on the basis of the rate of $ 56 per barrel, and the rate of export of three million and 880 thousand barrels per day, including 250 thousand Barrels per day for the quantities of crude oil produced in the Kurdistan region on the basis of the exchange rate of 1182 dinars per dollar, and the restriction of all revenue, a final revenue for the treasury actually achieved the general state.
He added that "the total deficit planned for the federal budget for the fiscal year amounted to 27 trillion and 537 billion and 929 million and 542 thousand dinars, and this deficit is covered by the abundance of the increase in selling prices of crude oil source, or increase exports of crude oil, or domestic and external borrowing, Foreign-funded projects ".
"The budget law to fill the deficit, authorized the Federal Minister of Finance or his authorized to fill the actual deficit by issuing treasury transfers, or national bonds to the public, or bonds and remittances of government banks with the Iraqi Central Bank, or recourse to loans from commercial banks "He said.
"The deficit is also made by borrowing from the pension fund, or by using the extra revolving balance instead of new external borrowing to finance the deficit. All loans, foreign bonds and funded projects are exempt from taxes and customs duties in accordance with the provisions of the loan agreements. Who is entitled to continue to borrow from abroad to finance development projects after the approval of the Council of Ministers approved loans in previous years. "
He added that "despite the rise in world oil prices, but that did not contribute only to fill the third of the budget deficit, or nearly ten trillion dinars, as Iraq sold its oil to global markets at the price of {65 - 66} dollars per barrel against the budget price of $ 56, Therefore, the size of the remaining deficit of the budget, amounting to 20 trillion dinars and the ministry is working on several taboos. "
"The revenues of the federal budget amounted to 105 trillion and 569 billion and 686 million and 870 thousand dinars, through the calculation of revenues from the export of crude oil on the basis of the rate of $ 56 per barrel, and the rate of export of three million and 880 thousand barrels per day, including 250 thousand Barrels per day for the quantities of crude oil produced in the Kurdistan region on the basis of the exchange rate of 1182 dinars per dollar, and the restriction of all revenue, a final revenue for the treasury actually achieved the general state.
He added that "the total deficit planned for the federal budget for the fiscal year amounted to 27 trillion and 537 billion and 929 million and 542 thousand dinars, and this deficit is covered by the abundance of the increase in selling prices of crude oil source, or increase exports of crude oil, or domestic and external borrowing, Foreign-funded projects ".
"The budget law to fill the deficit, authorized the Federal Minister of Finance or his authorized to fill the actual deficit by issuing treasury transfers, or national bonds to the public, or bonds and remittances of government banks with the Iraqi Central Bank, or recourse to loans from commercial banks "He said.
"The deficit is also made by borrowing from the pension fund, or by using the extra revolving balance instead of new external borrowing to finance the deficit. All loans, foreign bonds and funded projects are exempt from taxes and customs duties in accordance with the provisions of the loan agreements. Who is entitled to continue to borrow from abroad to finance development projects after the approval of the Council of Ministers approved loans in previous years. "
Four billion dinars of counterfeit currency enter monetary transactions in Iraq
Tuesday 07 May 2019 - 01:15
Baghdad - Dr. Hamid Abdullah:
Iraqi banking parties accuse parties, mafia and armed groups of entering large amounts of counterfeit Iraqi currency into daily trading in local markets!
While Iraqi politicians admitted that they were drowning the Iraqi market in counterfeit currency in the time of the former regime, a senior official in the Central Bank of Iraq said that 200 million dinars are discovered monthly by government and private banking agencies.
The Director of the Department of Issuance and Treasury in the Central Bank Jafar Ghulam that 4 billion dinars of counterfeit currency entered daily transactions and that 200 million of them are discovered monthly through citizens who are usually victims of this forgery.
Politicians opposed to Saddam Hussein's regime acknowledged that, with the help of the Iranian government, they were paying a large block of cash from the counterfeit Iraqi currency to the Iraqi interior, using the printing press at local Iraqi presses following the economic embargo imposed on Iraq in the 1990s.
According to the banking source, it appears that parties and armed groups find in the window of counterfeit currency a door to achieve illegal profits and may find these groups of easy to deal with counterfeit currency within banking companies or even within government banks or through auctions sale of currency in the Central Bank of Iraq .
Data from the Central Bank of Iraq that there are approximately 40 to 45 trillion Iraqi dinars printed in foreign presses on the market in Iraq.
The central bank is forced to replace the paper money categories from time to time or reprint them with the addition of new technical specifications and specifications that hinder attempts to falsify them.
The Association of Banking Companies in Iraq that the owners of exchange companies have resorted to the import of machines dedicated to the counting of the Iraqi currency from Germany and China have the privacy of sorting the real currency of counterfeit to protect themselves from the frauds that cause great damage.
KRG to Send Abroad More Victims of Chemical Attacks by Saddam's Regime
The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) will send abroad a number of survivors of the chemical attacks carried out by the former Iraqi regime led by Saddam al-Hussein in the 1980s, said the Ministry of Health in a statement on Monday.
The statement said that the Council of Ministers has approved to allocate over IQD100 million to send the victims abroad for medical treatment.
According to the press release, the number of the survivors is 35 who are said to be sent to Iran in the near future.
Thousands of Kurds were either killed or severely wounded by the Saddam's Baath regime in the 1980s.
Islamic countries announce the first days of Ramadan Monday and another postponed for Tuesday
12:32 - 06/05/2019
The Sultanate of Oman, the Comoros and the religious authority in Iraq announced that Tuesday is the first day of Ramadan, while Saudi Arabia, Turkey and most Muslim countries confirmed that the two are the holy month of Ramadan. The Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia said in a statement that the two were the surprise of Ramadan after the vision of the moon was confirmed Sunday evening.
As the vision of the legitimacy in Manama, confirmed the vision of the Crescent, on Sunday evening, to be the second day of Ramadan in Bahrain.
In the UAE, Qatar and Kuwait, the Crescent investigation committees announced that May 6, 2019 is the first of Ramadan.
It also confirmed the role of fatwas in Egypt, Jordan, Sudan and Libya.
In Yemen, the Ministry of Endowments and Guidance in the government of President Hadi Abed Rabbo published a statement, announcing that the two were the first days of Ramadan.
The Grand Mufti of Lebanon, Sheikh Abdul Latif Darian, and the Shiite cleric in Lebanon, Ali Fadlallah, said the two were the first days of fasting.
In Damascus, the first forensic judge, Mahmoud al-Marawi, declared that Monday was the first day of the holy month.
In Baghdad, the Sunni Endowment Bureau announced in a statement that the two were the first days of Ramadan, while the office of the Shiite religious authority in Iraq, Ali al-Sistani, that the next Tuesday is the first day of Ramadan, after "did not prove the vision of the moon naked eye Sunday evening" .
The competent bodies in both Somalia and Djibouti confirmed that the two will be the surprise of Ramadan.
Tunisia and Algeria announced on Sunday evening that May 6 is the first day of fasting.
As the vision of the legitimacy in Manama, confirmed the vision of the Crescent, on Sunday evening, to be the second day of Ramadan in Bahrain.
In the UAE, Qatar and Kuwait, the Crescent investigation committees announced that May 6, 2019 is the first of Ramadan.
It also confirmed the role of fatwas in Egypt, Jordan, Sudan and Libya.
In Yemen, the Ministry of Endowments and Guidance in the government of President Hadi Abed Rabbo published a statement, announcing that the two were the first days of Ramadan.
The Grand Mufti of Lebanon, Sheikh Abdul Latif Darian, and the Shiite cleric in Lebanon, Ali Fadlallah, said the two were the first days of fasting.
In Damascus, the first forensic judge, Mahmoud al-Marawi, declared that Monday was the first day of the holy month.
In Baghdad, the Sunni Endowment Bureau announced in a statement that the two were the first days of Ramadan, while the office of the Shiite religious authority in Iraq, Ali al-Sistani, that the next Tuesday is the first day of Ramadan, after "did not prove the vision of the moon naked eye Sunday evening" .
The competent bodies in both Somalia and Djibouti confirmed that the two will be the surprise of Ramadan.
Tunisia and Algeria announced on Sunday evening that May 6 is the first day of fasting.
Kurdistan parliament invites members to attend Wednesday's session
06-05-2019 11:42 AM Baghdad
The Kurdistan Regional Parliament announced a regular session on Wednesday, calling on its members to attend the session.
In a statement signed by the interim president of the parliament, Fala Farid, in which she invited the members to attend the regular session No. (5) for the first legislative year of the parliament.
The statement noted that the meeting will be held on 8/5/2019 at 11 am.
The statement said that the meeting is dedicated to the proposal of the law to reactivate the Presidency of the Kurdistan Region and the ratification of the voting mechanism to elect the President of the region.
The two parties, the Democratic Union and the Patriotic Union reached yesterday in Sulaymaniyah, the agreement to form a new government of the Kurdistan region, which was delayed nearly seven months after the elections in September last year.
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China outstanding pledged supplementary lending at 3,541.0 bln yuan at end-April -c.bank
China's pledged supplementarylending (PSL) facility stood at 3,541.0 billion yuan ($525.86billion) at the end of April, unchanged from the end of March,the central bank said on its website on Sunday.
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Iraq government bans computer games including PUBG
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Saudi non-oil private sector’s business activity marks 4th straight growth in April
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Netanyahu pledges 'massive strikes' in Gaza as death toll rises
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Turkey says it will not bow to U.S. sanctions over S-400 deal
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Iran using all resources to sell oil in 'grey market': deputy minister
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Tanzania: Kenya, Tanzania Clash Over Planned Dams On the Mara
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World Bank gives US$545M for cyclone-hit southern Africa
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Morocco becomes the unlikely first stop for Chinese tea exports as they find their way into global markets through Belt and Road
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In Push for Trade Deal, Trump Administration Shelves Sanctions Over China’s Crackdown on Uighurs
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4 Estate Planning Myths that Refuse to Die
Over the years, I’ve met with people who “only needed a financial plan, not an estate plan” or “didn’t need a financial plan, just some help with estate planning.” To help clarify the role of estate planning in the financial planning process, it’s important to debunk some of the most common myths.
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China outstanding pledged supplementary lending at 3,541.0 bln yuan at end-April -c.bank
China's pledged supplementarylending (PSL) facility stood at 3,541.0 billion yuan ($525.86billion) at the end of April, unchanged from the end of March,the central bank said on its website on Sunday.
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Czech PM wants banks to pay part of their dividends to a state fund
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Czech banks should pay up to 20percent of their dividends into a new state development fund,Prime Minister Andrej Babis said on Sunday, as his governmentsought new revenue streams against a backdrop of slowing growth.
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The major darknet marketplace known as the Wall Street Market has been seizedand its alleged operators arrested in a joint operation between European andU.S. authorities. Millions in cash, cryptocurrency and other assets werecollected, and the market shut down. How investigators tied these anonymity-obsessed individuals to the illegal activities is instructive.The three men accused of running Wall Street Market (WSM), one of the largerhidden service markets operating via the Tor network, are ...
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Federal Reserve must learn to leave the stock market alone
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B.C. government adds funding to farmers market program
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CRYPTO'S / DIGITAL CURRENCY
Whale Moves $230 Million for 57 Cents Using Bitcoin - Bitcoinist.com
A bitcoin whale has moved 40,000 BTC (USD $212,000 million) from one Bitcoin address to another on May 1st for a negligible network fee. A Bitcoin whale has moved over 40,000 BTC or over ($212m) moved from one address (
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Cryptocurrency This Week: As Bitcoin Market Hits $100 Bn, Facebook Intensifies Its Crypto Project
Bitcoin market cap reached $100 Bn this week. Trading currently at $5.8K, Bitcoin hit its highest peak since November 14, 2018. Led by ‘The Dark Knight’, (a name given to Bitcoin for being the lead currency at dark web) the crypto market cap has gone to $184 Bn. As Facebook and Samsung announced plans to...
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Bitcoin market cap reached $100 Bn this week. Trading currently at $5.8K, Bitcoin hit its highest peak since November 14, 2018. Led by ‘The Dark Knight’, (a name given to Bitcoin for being the lead currency at dark web) the crypto market cap has gone to $184 Bn. As Facebook and Samsung announced plans to...
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Bitcoin surges by +400%, hits $30,000 on Coin Stats, causing people to 'spill drinks' and have 'mini heart attacks'
People around the world have become millionaires overnight due to the sudden surge in Bitcoin's price; this recent incident caused a lot of people to have that same feeling although it was ephemeral and not true. Coin Stats, a crypto portfolio website, and its application showed that Bitcoin price hit $30,000 after surging by 418.76%....
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People around the world have become millionaires overnight due to the sudden surge in Bitcoin's price; this recent incident caused a lot of people to have that same feeling although it was ephemeral and not true. Coin Stats, a crypto portfolio website, and its application showed that Bitcoin price hit $30,000 after surging by 418.76%....
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Warren Buffett bashes Bitcoin; calls it a 'gambling device' with 'a of frauds'
Warren Buffett aka the Oracle of Omaha spoke with CNBC and updated his views on Bitcoin. Buffett had previously called Bitcoin "rat poison squared" and in a successive interview with CNBC appreciated the technology behind it, blockchain. On May 4, Buffett told a group of Berkshire Hathaway reporters: “It’s a gambling device... there’s been a...
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Warren Buffett aka the Oracle of Omaha spoke with CNBC and updated his views on Bitcoin. Buffett had previously called Bitcoin "rat poison squared" and in a successive interview with CNBC appreciated the technology behind it, blockchain. On May 4, Buffett told a group of Berkshire Hathaway reporters: “It’s a gambling device... there’s been a...
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Bitcoin [BTC]: Bitfinex IEO token supply will negatively affect King Coin in the short term, Fundstrat’s Lee
Time and time again, a major ascendance by Bitcoin [BTC] has got industry speculators mulling the next roadblock for the king coin. The top cryptocurrency’s recent $5,800 price rally coupled with the recent Bitfinex announcement has resulted in just that. Bitfinex, the controversy-riddled cryptocurrency exchange, announced on May 4, the launch of an initial exchange...
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Time and time again, a major ascendance by Bitcoin [BTC] has got industry speculators mulling the next roadblock for the king coin. The top cryptocurrency’s recent $5,800 price rally coupled with the recent Bitfinex announcement has resulted in just that. Bitfinex, the controversy-riddled cryptocurrency exchange, announced on May 4, the launch of an initial exchange...
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Bitcoin [BTC] is susceptible to fraud and unreliable, claims John Hopkins’ economist Steve Hanke
From mulling on interest rates and money supply to hashrates and block sizes, the elite economists have often been at loggerheads with Bitcoin [BTC] and the larger cryptocurrency realm. The traditional market analysts, more often than not, chide decentralized currency as a pipe dream. One economist took his comments one step further, calling out Bitcoin...
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From mulling on interest rates and money supply to hashrates and block sizes, the elite economists have often been at loggerheads with Bitcoin [BTC] and the larger cryptocurrency realm. The traditional market analysts, more often than not, chide decentralized currency as a pipe dream. One economist took his comments one step further, calling out Bitcoin...
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CURRENCIES
Forex - Weekly Outlook: May 6-10
Forex May 05, 2019 11:27 GMT Investing.com - This week investors will be turning their attention to U.S. inflation reports after the Federal Reserve said last week that it is likely to keep interest rates steady for an extended period. President Donald Trump has cited low inflation in his calls for the Fed to cut interest rates. Fed Chair Jerome Powell however played down recent weakness in U.S. inflation as "transitory”. Market watchers will also be keeping an eye on U.S.-China trade talks amid
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Forex May 05, 2019 11:27 GMT Investing.com - This week investors will be turning their attention to U.S. inflation reports after the Federal Reserve said last week that it is likely to keep interest rates steady for an extended period. President Donald Trump has cited low inflation in his calls for the Fed to cut interest rates. Fed Chair Jerome Powell however played down recent weakness in U.S. inflation as "transitory”. Market watchers will also be keeping an eye on U.S.-China trade talks amid
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Sterling Surged as UK Politicians Could Finally Drop Differences to Deliver Brexit | Action Forex
Sterling was the star winner last week as boosted by renewed hope of a Brexit deal between the government and opposition. Poor results for both Conservatives and Labours are piling pressure on both parties to end the Brexit standoff and drama as soon as possible. In short, Conservatives lost more than 1300 seats. But despite […] The post Sterling Surged as UK Politicians Could Finally Drop Differences to Deliver Brexit appeared first on Action Forex.
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Sterling was the star winner last week as boosted by renewed hope of a Brexit deal between the government and opposition. Poor results for both Conservatives and Labours are piling pressure on both parties to end the Brexit standoff and drama as soon as possible. In short, Conservatives lost more than 1300 seats. But despite […] The post Sterling Surged as UK Politicians Could Finally Drop Differences to Deliver Brexit appeared first on Action Forex.
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HEALTH / SCIENCE
If You Or A Loved One Are Cancer Survivors, aYou May Be Suffering From PTSD (Here’s How To Tell)
If you or a loved one are cancer survivors, you may be suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) from the emotional trauma. Here's how to
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If you or a loved one are cancer survivors, you may be suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) from the emotional trauma. Here's how to
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Maggots used to treat man's infected foot: How it worked
Matthew Blurton from Yorkshire was simply doing volunteer work in Africa last December when he experienced alarming symptoms.
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Matthew Blurton from Yorkshire was simply doing volunteer work in Africa last December when he experienced alarming symptoms.
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Cardio Isn't the Best Way to Burn Belly Fat — Here's What Trainers Want You to Do Instead
If your goal is to lose fat, especially around your belly, it's not (unfortunately) going to happen overnight. Nor can you specifically spot-reduce fat from around your belly area; you'll need to target body fat as a whole. Consistent diet and exercise play a role in this, but it's true that some wo ...
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If your goal is to lose fat, especially around your belly, it's not (unfortunately) going to happen overnight. Nor can you specifically spot-reduce fat from around your belly area; you'll need to target body fat as a whole. Consistent diet and exercise play a role in this, but it's true that some wo ...
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Want a healthy heart? Don't ever smoke, doctor says
A heart specialist says preventing people from smoking — or helping them quit — is key when it comes to heart disease and stroke.
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A heart specialist says preventing people from smoking — or helping them quit — is key when it comes to heart disease and stroke.
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USA / CANADA
The economy is booming, the labor market is strong, earnings beat expectations. What's next?
1\. The health and wealth of the US economy: The economy is on solid footing. The labor market is strong. Earnings are beating expectations. But what are investors expecting the scorecard to look like for the second quarter?
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1\. The health and wealth of the US economy: The economy is on solid footing. The labor market is strong. Earnings are beating expectations. But what are investors expecting the scorecard to look like for the second quarter?
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Stars are aligned for economy as it closes in on record for longest expansion
Is it time to worry about the economy after a nearly record-long 10-year expansion?
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Is it time to worry about the economy after a nearly record-long 10-year expansion?
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Strong economy bolsters Trump heading into 2020
A raft of surprisingly strong recent economic data is likely to bolster President Trump's case as he heads into the 2020 election.
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A raft of surprisingly strong recent economic data is likely to bolster President Trump's case as he heads into the 2020 election.
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The economy is booming, the labor market is strong, earnings beat expectations. What's next?
1\. The health and wealth of the US economy: The economy is on solid footing. The labor market is strong. Earnings are beating expectations. But what are investors expecting the scorecard to look like for the second quarter?
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1\. The health and wealth of the US economy: The economy is on solid footing. The labor market is strong. Earnings are beating expectations. But what are investors expecting the scorecard to look like for the second quarter?
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EMERGING MARKETS
Brazil's far-right president nixes U.S. trip in face of protests
Due to Jair Bolsonaro's past racist, homophobic and misogynist remarks, multiple New York venues refused to host a gala dinner honoring him.
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Due to Jair Bolsonaro's past racist, homophobic and misogynist remarks, multiple New York venues refused to host a gala dinner honoring him.
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Venezuela crisis: The four countries with stakes in the presidential battle
Some of the biggest global powers are taking sides in Venezuela's presidential battle.
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Some of the biggest global powers are taking sides in Venezuela's presidential battle.
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In Venezuela, Trump Administration Content to Support a Military Coup But Not Nation's Refugees
For all its bluster about "standing with the Venezuelan people," the Trump administration is under fire for refusing to give protected status to asylum-seekers from that nation even as the State Department and White House have worked overtime to support a coup and impose sanctions – both of which have served to further destabilize a country in the midst of a political and economic crisis.
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For all its bluster about "standing with the Venezuelan people," the Trump administration is under fire for refusing to give protected status to asylum-seekers from that nation even as the State Department and White House have worked overtime to support a coup and impose sanctions – both of which have served to further destabilize a country in the midst of a political and economic crisis.
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Thousands of Cubans are risking their lives to flee to 'paradise' Mexico
He came from Cuba armed with a fork — his only defense against marauding groups of thieves and other dangers on a harrowing overland journey from Nicaragua to southern Mexico.
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He came from Cuba armed with a fork — his only defense against marauding groups of thieves and other dangers on a harrowing overland journey from Nicaragua to southern Mexico.
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Mexico will not accept more labor enforcement in new NAFTA, top official says
Jesús Seade told POLITICO that Mexico's government will also not support opening the USMCA deal to further negotiation.
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Jesús Seade told POLITICO that Mexico's government will also not support opening the USMCA deal to further negotiation.
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Iraq oil minister says won't decide unilaterally to boost output
Iraq's oil minister said on Sundayhis country was committed to an OPEC-led crude output cut, whichhas supported prices, and would not decide unilaterally on anyproduction boost to meet a potential supply shortage.
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Iraq's oil minister said on Sundayhis country was committed to an OPEC-led crude output cut, whichhas supported prices, and would not decide unilaterally on anyproduction boost to meet a potential supply shortage.
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‘Iraq Foils Major Plot to Reorganise ISIS Militants’
The Iraqi intelligence forces have thwarted a major plan by the ISIS terrorists to regroup in the Arab country, a media report says.
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The Iraqi intelligence forces have thwarted a major plan by the ISIS terrorists to regroup in the Arab country, a media report says.
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Iraq government bans computer games including PUBG
Iraq’s Parliament has voted to ban several games including PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG), saying they harm society.
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Saudi non-oil private sector’s business activity marks 4th straight growth in April
Riyadh – Mubasher: Saudi Arabia’s non-oil private sector witnessed strong growth in business activity in April for the fourth straight month, hitting its highest level since December 2017, according to a report compiled by IHS Markit for Emirates …
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Netanyahu pledges 'massive strikes' in Gaza as death toll rises
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he has ordered "massive strikes" in the Gaza Strip after a two-day escalation that killed eight Palestinians and one Israeli. Israeli warplanes and gunboats continued to target the Gaza Strip on Sunday, as dozens of rockets were also fired from Gaza into southern Israel. The Palestinian victims included a pregnant mother and her one-year-old baby. In the Israeli city of Ashkelon, a 58-year-old Israeli man was killed in a rocket strike. "This morning
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Turkey says it will not bow to U.S. sanctions over S-400 deal
Turkey will never bow to U.S. sanctions over its agreement to purchase Russian S-400 surface-to-air missile defense systems, Vice President Fuat Oktay said on Sunday regarding a deal that has strained ties between the NATO allies.
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Iran using all resources to sell oil in 'grey market': deputy minister
Iran has mobilized all its resources to sell oil in a "grey market", bypassing U.S. sanctions that Tehran sees as illegitimate, state media quoted Deputy Oil Minister Amir Hossein Zamaninia as saying on Sunday.
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AFRICA
Agribusiness digitization to boost food production in Tanzania
Agriculture employs 80 per cent of Tanzania`s population Commissioning of an Agricultural Trade Information System (ATMIS) in the country will spur rapid growth of the economy as farmers, agro-dealers, regulators and consumers interact easily online. TradeMark East Africa`s (TMEA) Country Director, John Ulanga said ATMIS is a powerful digital platform that brings together all...
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Agriculture employs 80 per cent of Tanzania`s population Commissioning of an Agricultural Trade Information System (ATMIS) in the country will spur rapid growth of the economy as farmers, agro-dealers, regulators and consumers interact easily online. TradeMark East Africa`s (TMEA) Country Director, John Ulanga said ATMIS is a powerful digital platform that brings together all...
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Tanzania: Kenya, Tanzania Clash Over Planned Dams On the Mara
Kenya and Tanzania have disagreed over a joint plan to build two dams on the Mara River, amid warnings that the Serengeti-Mara ecosystem faces serious threats from increased human activity. Tanzania wants the construction of two dams, Norera in Kenya and Borenga in Tanzania, halted to protect the Serengeti-Mara ecosystem, which is the heartbeat of the multibilliom-dollar tourism sector in the region. Norera will be 10 metres high and Borenga 30 metres high. Tanzania's Deputy Minister for Natural
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Uganda at Risk of Ebola Following Violence in DR Congo
Uganda at Risk of Ebola Following Violence in DR Congo Reports of people from DR Congo being prevented from crossing the border into Uganda and choosing to enter the country illegally without being screened for Ebola have raised concerns that the disease may spread. This comes after humanitarian organisati Uganda:Ebola - Uganda At Risk As Congo Flares Up Congo-Brazzaville:DR Congo - Ebola Deaths in Latest Outbreak to Pass 1,000
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Uganda at Risk of Ebola Following Violence in DR Congo Reports of people from DR Congo being prevented from crossing the border into Uganda and choosing to enter the country illegally without being screened for Ebola have raised concerns that the disease may spread. This comes after humanitarian organisati Uganda:Ebola - Uganda At Risk As Congo Flares Up Congo-Brazzaville:DR Congo - Ebola Deaths in Latest Outbreak to Pass 1,000
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World Bank gives US$545M for cyclone-hit southern Africa
The World Bank will extend more than half-a-billion dollars in grants for cyclone-ravaged southern African countries, its chief announced on Friday as he concluded a visit to Mozambique, the worst affected country. A total of up to $545m will be disbursed to Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Malawi – the three countries hit by Cyclone Idai in...
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South Africa's Main Parties All Have Plans for Education. What's Missing?
Since South Africa's shift from apartheid to democracy in 1994 there have been many achievements in the education sector. These include establishing a single education system that caters to all children, improved access, and support for the poor through no-fee schools. But plenty of work still remains: the quality of education is not equal across the system, and many students still drop out before obtaining a school-leaving qualification. South Africa holds national and provincial elections on
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Since South Africa's shift from apartheid to democracy in 1994 there have been many achievements in the education sector. These include establishing a single education system that caters to all children, improved access, and support for the poor through no-fee schools. But plenty of work still remains: the quality of education is not equal across the system, and many students still drop out before obtaining a school-leaving qualification. South Africa holds national and provincial elections on
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ASIA
Morocco becomes the unlikely first stop for Chinese tea exports as they find their way into global markets through Belt and Road
Jinli Tea, a small company in the Hubei provincial city of Lichuan, has become the first Chinese exporter of the beverage to the northern African nation of Morocco, as it takes advantage of the Chinese government’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) to expand…
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Why the United States is taking aim at China as crisis engulfs Venezuela
As tens of thousands of anti-government protesters clashed with security forces on the streets of Venezuela this week, the pressure was not only on the regime of embattled authoritarian leader Nicolas Maduro. Further north in Washington, the…
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As tens of thousands of anti-government protesters clashed with security forces on the streets of Venezuela this week, the pressure was not only on the regime of embattled authoritarian leader Nicolas Maduro. Further north in Washington, the…
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In Push for Trade Deal, Trump Administration Shelves Sanctions Over China’s Crackdown on Uighurs
During trade talks, U.S. officials have avoided confronting China about its persecution of Uighurs despite bipartisan pressure, fearing such a move could harm a deal.
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Can China really take the high road with its big, bold infrastructure plan?
When Chinese President Xi Jinping made a commitment last weekend to ensure his pet “Belt and Road Initiative” operated in line with international norms and standards it was widely seen as a response to mounting suspicion and criticism of the multibillion…
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When Chinese President Xi Jinping made a commitment last weekend to ensure his pet “Belt and Road Initiative” operated in line with international norms and standards it was widely seen as a response to mounting suspicion and criticism of the multibillion…
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EUROPE
No-deal Brexit ‘could threaten evidence-sharing with Europe’ on cyber crime
Speedy European evidence-sharing about cyber crime may be endangered by a no-deal Brexit, a police officer in Northern Ireland has warned.
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Speedy European evidence-sharing about cyber crime may be endangered by a no-deal Brexit, a police officer in Northern Ireland has warned.
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Brexit Party is 'fastest growing political force in the land' with 85,000 new members and £2m in donations, Farage claims
Nigel Farage says 85,000 people have signed up to his new Brexit Party, boasting “the fastest growing political force in the land” will smash the two-party system.
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Nigel Farage says 85,000 people have signed up to his new Brexit Party, boasting “the fastest growing political force in the land” will smash the two-party system.
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'Let's do a deal': Theresa May appeals for cross-party Brexit plan
"Let's do a deal." Britain's beleaguered prime minister, Theresa May, has made a bullish appeal for a compromise Brexit plan with Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn — in comments that are certain to enrage lawmakers within both severely-fractured parties.
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"Let's do a deal." Britain's beleaguered prime minister, Theresa May, has made a bullish appeal for a compromise Brexit plan with Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn — in comments that are certain to enrage lawmakers within both severely-fractured parties.
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Labour and Tories 'very, very close' on Brexit stance
The main parties are "very, very close" on Brexit and so it would be "surprisingly easy" to broker a deal, cabinet newcomer Rory Stewart has told Sky News.
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Europe's sweeping privacy rule has frustrated everybody
GDPR is turning one year old this month. It's been a rocky ride. The organization that runs the landmark privacy legislation's implementation is underfunded. And the law itself seems to be better at annoying consumers, parents and anyone who uses the internet than holding tech giants accountable.
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GDPR is turning one year old this month. It's been a rocky ride. The organization that runs the landmark privacy legislation's implementation is underfunded. And the law itself seems to be better at annoying consumers, parents and anyone who uses the internet than holding tech giants accountable.
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CBI, ISX, Kauaihn Chatter:
CBI Update:
The currency auction is 156,516,000
There are 2 news and announcements.
1.Modified incorporation contracts for companies that broker the sale and purchase of foreign currencies for categories (A, B, C)
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2.Announcement of ICD309 Auction Results (for the sale of Islamic certificates of deposit)
On 5/6/2019, the Central Bank approved the ICD309 auction for the sale of Islamic certificates of deposit.
May 07, 2019
On 5/6/2019, the Central Bank approved the ICD309 auction for the sale of Islamic certificates of deposit.
May 07, 2019
The Central Bank of Jordan approved the auction of ICD309 for the sale of Islamic certificates of deposit for a period of 30 days and the amount of (50) billion dinars (fifty billion dinars) and the sale of certificates of (29) billion dinars at a uniform rate and the highest rate of return (1.5% , And the number of participants (3) Bank has won the amounts provided.
Rafidain launches a new meal of the predecessor of the staff
Editorial date: 2019/5/7 8:10 • 125 times read
{Baghdad: Al-Furat News} Al-Rafidain Bank, launched a new meal of the advance of employees of the State Departments, which ranged between three and five and ten million dinars through the card MasterCard International.
The bank's information office said in a statement received by the agency {Euphrates News} a copy of it that "a new payment of the predecessor of the staff of the State Department for more than seven thousand employees whose salaries were settled with the bank and got the electronic card."
The statement said that "the disbursement of this advance was through the customer's fingerprint and then notify the employee by sending a text message notify him to grant the advance, after he completed all the legal procedures to grant it and disbursement through electronic payment tools, which was filled the financial balance to it."
The statement said that "the disbursement of this advance was through the customer's fingerprint and then notify the employee by sending a text message notify him to grant the advance, after he completed all the legal procedures to grant it and disbursement through electronic payment tools, which was filled the financial balance to it."
Private banks: 23% of Iraqi adults deal with the banking sector
11:41 - 07/05/2019
Information / Baghdad ..
The Iraqi Association of Private Banks announced on Tuesday that the number of customers with the banking sector increased to about 23% of adults in Iraq after it was 11% in 2014 due to increased confidence between the citizen and the banking sector.
The Executive Director of the Association Ali Tariq said in a statement received that the relationship between the citizen and the banking sector began to improve very significantly, during the current stage, for several reasons, including the support provided by the Central Bank of Iraq to the banking sector and the openness of Iraq to trade And the procedures of the Central Bank in the fight against money laundering and financing of terrorism and the settlement of salaries of state employees and others.
He added that "the majority of customers with the banking sector are young people, which increased the number of customers with the banking sector to about 23%," noting that "the proportion of Iraqis who manage their bank accounts through a mobile portfolio rose to 4.2% after Was absent in 2014, "noting that" nearly 20% of Iraqis receive and send money through modern payment tools, through the purchase of the Internet and pay the wages of electricity and the Internet and others. "
He pointed out that "the activities set up by the Central Bank of Iraq and the Association of Iraqi private banks on the occasion of the week of financial inclusion in cooperation with the Arab Monetary Fund, in universities and commercial and cultural centers with the participation of the majority of banks operating in Iraq , will contribute to strengthening the relationship between the citizen and the banking sector through his knowledge of banking products Which suits him. " Ending / 25
The Iraqi Association of Private Banks announced on Tuesday that the number of customers with the banking sector increased to about 23% of adults in Iraq after it was 11% in 2014 due to increased confidence between the citizen and the banking sector.
The Executive Director of the Association Ali Tariq said in a statement received that the relationship between the citizen and the banking sector began to improve very significantly, during the current stage, for several reasons, including the support provided by the Central Bank of Iraq to the banking sector and the openness of Iraq to trade And the procedures of the Central Bank in the fight against money laundering and financing of terrorism and the settlement of salaries of state employees and others.
He added that "the majority of customers with the banking sector are young people, which increased the number of customers with the banking sector to about 23%," noting that "the proportion of Iraqis who manage their bank accounts through a mobile portfolio rose to 4.2% after Was absent in 2014, "noting that" nearly 20% of Iraqis receive and send money through modern payment tools, through the purchase of the Internet and pay the wages of electricity and the Internet and others. "
He pointed out that "the activities set up by the Central Bank of Iraq and the Association of Iraqi private banks on the occasion of the week of financial inclusion in cooperation with the Arab Monetary Fund, in universities and commercial and cultural centers with the participation of the majority of banks operating in Iraq , will contribute to strengthening the relationship between the citizen and the banking sector through his knowledge of banking products Which suits him. " Ending / 25
Al-Sijari: The financial agent of the most prominent corrupt and embezzled for millions of dollars
13:06 - 07/05/2019
Information / Baghdad ..
Accused the leader of the National Alliance bloc MP Ali al-Sijeri, Tuesday, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Finance Maher Hammad al-Johan, "embezzling" millions of dollars in fictitious transactions and extortion during the tenure of office, pointing out that the Gohan is "the most corrupt."
Al-Saghri said in a statement received by Al-Jahan that he had files proving his involvement in theft of 10 to 15 percent of the budget of the provinces and projects included in the schedules of its establishment, establishment and operation. This percentage is a commission deducted by the " In addition to the existence of suspicious deals wasted millions of dollars under the pretext of flimsy, to become today "the jaws" of the most prominent businessmen and billionaire at the expense of the Iraqi people.
He added that "Jawhan is a partner of corruption in the government of Abadi Minister of Planning Salman Jumaili and his agent in the ministry and there are ratios taken from the governors and businessmen from planning to change pricing and make transfers between projects. The robbery was playing music on the strings of financial and planning and the two managed from him and his partner Salman Jumaili.
He called on Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi to "immediately intervene by withdrawing his hand and forwarding him to the investigation and preventing him from traveling and referring the files to the National Integrity Commission," pointing out that he "leads a blackmail gang led by corrupt and haramist who practices extortion and the former minister and corrupt Salman Jumaili, Major in the ministries of planning and finance through Maher Al-Johan. "
"He will open all files of corruption to Maher Johann and Salman Jumaili, who stole more than two billion dollars through finance and planning," he said. Ending / 25
Accused the leader of the National Alliance bloc MP Ali al-Sijeri, Tuesday, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Finance Maher Hammad al-Johan, "embezzling" millions of dollars in fictitious transactions and extortion during the tenure of office, pointing out that the Gohan is "the most corrupt."
Al-Saghri said in a statement received by Al-Jahan that he had files proving his involvement in theft of 10 to 15 percent of the budget of the provinces and projects included in the schedules of its establishment, establishment and operation. This percentage is a commission deducted by the " In addition to the existence of suspicious deals wasted millions of dollars under the pretext of flimsy, to become today "the jaws" of the most prominent businessmen and billionaire at the expense of the Iraqi people.
He added that "Jawhan is a partner of corruption in the government of Abadi Minister of Planning Salman Jumaili and his agent in the ministry and there are ratios taken from the governors and businessmen from planning to change pricing and make transfers between projects. The robbery was playing music on the strings of financial and planning and the two managed from him and his partner Salman Jumaili.
He called on Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi to "immediately intervene by withdrawing his hand and forwarding him to the investigation and preventing him from traveling and referring the files to the National Integrity Commission," pointing out that he "leads a blackmail gang led by corrupt and haramist who practices extortion and the former minister and corrupt Salman Jumaili, Major in the ministries of planning and finance through Maher Al-Johan. "
"He will open all files of corruption to Maher Johann and Salman Jumaili, who stole more than two billion dollars through finance and planning," he said. Ending / 25
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5-6-2019 Intel Guru MarkZ There is a lot of crazy news right now…some believable, and some unbelievable... We were told it would get crazy before it popped…it certainly is crazy today...its been a day of calls and texts...
5-6-2019 Newshound/Intel Guru Mnt Goat Article quote: "... the UNIFICATION OF THE DOLLAR EXCHANGE RATE IS THE ONLY SOLUTION TO ELIMINATE THE AUCTION CURRENCY." Okay so you hear this from a minister in parliament telling us that part of the solution to the economic crisis is to get rid of the corruption associated with the currency auctions and the only way to do this is to get STOP the currency auctions. Look at how much money they told us is being stolen out of the CBI reserves due to this corruption. They say 15-20 million US dollars a day...5 billion US dollars a year being stolen from the CBI. No wonder why the CBI can not increase it reserves faster with all this oil wealth coming in as revenue. ...as long as the spigot of oil is flowing and the money is rolling in, they will not challenge this theft. The hard part is that the oil will not be flowing forever and so this time of great wealth is the time to sow the seeds of prosperity and build their nation.
5-6-2019 Newshound/Intel Guru Mnt Goat Article quote: "... the UNIFICATION OF THE DOLLAR EXCHANGE RATE IS THE ONLY SOLUTION TO ELIMINATE THE AUCTION CURRENCY." Okay so you hear this from a minister in parliament telling us that part of the solution to the economic crisis is to get rid of the corruption associated with the currency auctions and the only way to do this is to get STOP the currency auctions. Look at how much money they told us is being stolen out of the CBI reserves due to this corruption. They say 15-20 million US dollars a day...5 billion US dollars a year being stolen from the CBI. No wonder why the CBI can not increase it reserves faster with all this oil wealth coming in as revenue. ...as long as the spigot of oil is flowing and the money is rolling in, they will not challenge this theft. The hard part is that the oil will not be flowing forever and so this time of great wealth is the time to sow the seeds of prosperity and build their nation.
5-6-2019 Intel Guru Eagleone2025 WE KNOW THERE IS A LOT OF MOVEMENT. WE ARE WAITING ON A GREEN LIGHT...LIKE MARK [Guru MarkZ] HAS SAID...A LOT IS HAPPENING. WINDOW HAS OPENED… MAY DAY 1 MAY 1-7 …ALOT OF MOVEMENT THE PERIOD WILL KEEP OPEN.
5-6-2019 Intel Guru MarkZ ...There appeared to be a 24 hour stall yesterday and we are hoping everything will resume moving today... [Hannity just said Trump is going to have a big day today. Announcement?] Possibly...there is a whole lot going on today...
5-6-2019 Newshound/Intel Guru Mnt Goat Personally, I think it’s going to be a long wait till January 2020 ...All the signs are showing us this is now going to be the case. Certainly things could always change on a dime but right now no evidence of that. I know the news from Iraq has been very quiet, but I assure you Mutada Al-Sadr and others are hard at work to turn it all around. ...We do know that Mahdi has until June to complete his government for face a possible “no confidence” vote. Will this happen?
5-6-2019 Newshound Guru larrykn Article: "The Central Bank betray Iraq daily through the auction of corrupt currency" this is why they need to revalue and get off the Auctions... (it's) too easy for corruption. [Maybe this will push them to do it...] I think there is a lot of things they need to get done before that happens which I haven't seen them to yet...they haven't even formed their government yet besides passing the laws needed. [they wont do nothing much now with Ramadan going on.] I don't think even if they wanted to would this happen that fast for Ramadan...its just another holiday for them. We will be here way after that holiday is over...
5-6-2019 Intel Guru MarkZ ...There appeared to be a 24 hour stall yesterday and we are hoping everything will resume moving today... [Hannity just said Trump is going to have a big day today. Announcement?] Possibly...there is a whole lot going on today...
5-6-2019 Newshound/Intel Guru Mnt Goat Personally, I think it’s going to be a long wait till January 2020 ...All the signs are showing us this is now going to be the case. Certainly things could always change on a dime but right now no evidence of that. I know the news from Iraq has been very quiet, but I assure you Mutada Al-Sadr and others are hard at work to turn it all around. ...We do know that Mahdi has until June to complete his government for face a possible “no confidence” vote. Will this happen?
5-6-2019 Newshound Guru larrykn Article: "The Central Bank betray Iraq daily through the auction of corrupt currency" this is why they need to revalue and get off the Auctions... (it's) too easy for corruption. [Maybe this will push them to do it...] I think there is a lot of things they need to get done before that happens which I haven't seen them to yet...they haven't even formed their government yet besides passing the laws needed. [they wont do nothing much now with Ramadan going on.] I don't think even if they wanted to would this happen that fast for Ramadan...its just another holiday for them. We will be here way after that holiday is over...
5-5-2019 Intel Guru RayRen98 [via No Static] ...Ray reported on a phone call he received this morning. According to his source, something “really big” has happened in Kurdistan. Ray wouldn’t disclose the subject matter but...and that this could affect where we’ll find ourselves this Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday...
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ARTICLE 1 (from PM Mahdi's website)
At the time this report was submitted, there are no new articles posted on PM Mahdi's website.
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ARTICLE 2 (from Government of Iraq twitter account)
At the time this report was submitted, there are no new tweets posted on the Government of Iraq twitter account.
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ARTICLE 3-A
Rahim Saleh stresses the need to address the obstacles and problems that hinder the work of the private sector
BAGHDAD, May 6 (Xinhua) - President Barham Salih stressed the necessity of tackling the obstacles and problems facing the private sector's work in developing its various sectors, leading to the building of a strong and cohesive economy.
The President of the Federation of Iraqi Chambers of Commerce Abdul Razzaq Al-Zuhairi and members of the Federation and heads of chambers of commerce in the provinces stressed on the importance of strengthening the role of the private sector and giving way to him and involve him in the process of reconstruction and reconstruction through The provision of economic climate and investment opportunities, as well as the role of this sector in support of the government program adopted by the Prime Minister.
He pointed out that Iraq is a rich country with human resources, expertise and natural resources that give wide horizons to the private sector, stressing the need for the private sector to establish positive relations with its counterparts from brotherly and friendly countries and benefit from their expertise in various fields.
In turn, the President of the Federation explained the activities of the Chambers of Commerce in the provinces and their contribution to the economic movement in the country, appreciating the support of the President of the Republic to the private sector to take its full role.
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ARTICLE 3-B
Saleh exchanges greetings with a number of kings and presidents and princes of the Arab and Islamic countries
2019/5/6 19:39
[Baghdad-where]
President Barham Salih on Monday exchanged congratulations with a number of kings, presidents and princes of Arab and Islamic countries on the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan.
According to the Office of the President of the media, which received the agency [IN] a copy of it, "Saleh expressed during telephone calls, with Salman bin Abdul Aziz, King of Saudi Arabia and the President of the Arab Republic of Egypt Abdul Fattah al-Sisi, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, President of the Islamic Republic Hassan Rowhani and the Amir of Kuwait Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber, Jordan's King Abdullah II, Emir of the State of Qatar Tamim bin Hamad bin Khalifa and Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan expressed his sincere congratulations and congratulations to their health and happiness and their people for further progress and prosperity. " On all Muslims in this month
"We would like to see more good deeds and blessings and stability and peace in all Muslim countries."
"We congratulate the kings, presidents and princes, President Saleh, on the month of good and obedience, and express their sincere congratulations and best wishes to the president," the statement said, calling on "the Almighty to grant the Iraqi people pride and honor."
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ARTICLE 4
A new satellite channel in the region for the Barzani family
2019/5/5 23:05
[Arbil-In]
Is scheduled to open a recreational satellite channel in the Kurdistan region.The channel belongs to Driss Nejirvan Barzani and will broadcast its programs on the site of the TV (War) and only will change the content of the channel and will remain as it was. The new channel is supervised by Ako Mohammed, director of the RODAO Media Network in Erbil.
All former offices will be closed to the TV (War) in all cities of the Kurdistan Region and the channel will broadcast its programs in the city of Arbil only. The ownership of the TV (War) belongs to the former governor of Duhok Ramadan Fattah.
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ARTICLE 5-A
Benefits of bananas to lose weight and overcome thirst during fasting
2019/5/6 20:21
[Baghdad-where]
Despite the many health and psychological benefits of fasting, there are many people who suffer from fasting problems related to basic health problems, most notably patients with nerve colon, athletes, people suffering from stomach problems and disorders of digestion. Foods that contain a range of benefits help in fasting, and is one of the most prominent banana fruit types that contain many benefits that benefit in the fasting period.
One of the most prominent benefits of bananas
1 - Banana contains a high percentage of potassium, which helps the body to retain the largest amount of water, and eating one banana fruit in the meal Suhor protects from feeling thirst throughout the day.
2 - one of the most useful foods for stomach because of its soft texture, which makes it used as an effective treatment for gastrointestinal disorders, in addition to suit people with stomach problems such as ulcers and GERD.
3 - Bananas also contain a large proportion of iron so it is suitable for people with anemia, and people who suffer from arthritis and chopping, because it contains vitamin B6.
4 - Bananas help eliminate the effects of smoking because it contains a large amount of vitamin B6, B12 and a high proportion of potassium and magnesium, and people who abstain from smoking to these elements that clean the blood.
5 - Bananas help to lose weight if taken with skimmed milk, and can eat two fruits of bananas with a glass of skimmed milk in the meal Suhour to ensure the supply of energy to the body throughout the day, and get rid of weight gain.
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ARTICLE 5-B
World Health recommends Muslims Sujur to "ease hunger and thirst" in Ramadan
May 6 - "The suhoor meal is of great importance in the holy month of Ramadan, and it is advised to delay it as much as possible to cope with the length of fasting," the World Health Organization (WHO) said.
"The ingredients of the suhoor meal should be carefully studied," Dr. Ayoub al-Jawaldeh, the regional nutrition adviser, said in a recorded interview on the WHO website.
He added that it is necessary to include "complex amounts of complex carbohydrates, which contain high proportions of fiber, such as bread and cereals, in addition to legumes such as beans, fruits such as bananas, not to mention a cup of milk skimmed.
"These foods help to tolerate long hours of fasting, because they contain high levels of fiber, and are rich in potassium that prevents thirst," he said.
Complex carbohydrates are digested less quickly and complex carbohydrates help maintain a feeling of satiety and energy levels for a period of time, and are available in foods such as potatoes, rice, pulses, macaroni and others.
The international expert pointed to the importance of "eating nuts such as almonds and nuts, because they contain high proportions of proteins and calories, which requires hunger for long periods of time."
It is also recommended to eat "milk, yogurt and boiled eggs on the suhoor meal as well, being rich in vitamins and minerals needed for healthy fasting, as well as drinking enough water, the body needs about two liters of it daily."
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